FranchiseBudget

Hand and Stone vs Mathnasium Franchise Cost 2026

Hand and Stone runs $531K–$663K. Mathnasium runs $112K–$149K. The gap at midpoint: $466K.

Hand and Stone

$531K–$663K

total investment

Investment Difference

$466K

Mathnasium costs less

Mathnasium

$112K–$149K

total investment

Cost Breakdown

Category Hand and Stone Mathnasium Lower Cost
Total Investment $531K–$663K $112K–$149K Mathnasium
Franchise Fee $45,000 $49,000 Hand and Stone
Royalty Rate 5.0% 10.0% Hand and Stone
Ad Fund Fee 3.0% 2.0% Mathnasium
Net Worth Required $500K $100K Mathnasium
Liquid Capital $250K $100K Mathnasium
Est. Break-Even 7.8 yr 6.2 yr Mathnasium

Hand and Stone Profile

Category
beauty
Total Investment
$531K–$663K
Franchise Fee
$45,000
Royalty
5.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$1.1M
Full Hand and Stone Cost Breakdown →

Mathnasium Profile

Category
education
Total Investment
$112K–$149K
Franchise Fee
$49,000
Royalty
10.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$350K
Full Mathnasium Cost Breakdown →

Bottom Line

Mathnasium costs $466K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Hand and Stone also wins on royalty rate.